USDA Forest Service · Colorado
Gore Creek Campground
USDA Forest Service · Colorado, United States
- Sites
- 25
- Hookups
- 25 no hookups
- Season
- May 20 to October 1
- Max RV length
- 35 ft
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 8,776 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile good · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- GORE CREEK CG (NFSR 721.1) · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- White River National Forest
- Nearest town
- Minturn
- Address
- Eagle Holy Cross Ranger District PO Box 190, Minturn, CO, 81645
- Phone
- 970-468-7681
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
24 numbered sites are mapped one by one - the site map below shows each with its facts and pictures.
Site map
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About
Overview
Gore Creek Campground is situated six miles east of Vail, Colorado, at an elevation of 8,700 feet and centrally located for recreation and relaxation in the White River National Forest.
Recreation
The Gore Creek campground is located along Gore Creek in a forested setting near the boundary of the Eagles Nest Wilderness. This is the closest campground to the town of Vail and there are several trailheads nearby into the Eagles Nest Wilderness; all wilderness regulations must be observed when traveling in the wilderness (foot and horse travel only). The campground is also located at the west end of the paved Vail Pass/Tenmile Canyon recreation trail open to foot traffic and bicycles.
Facilities
The campground offers 16 back-in sites, eight walk-in tent sites; number 18 is a fully accessible tent site, four handicapped accessible bathrooms and bear-resistant food lockers. Parking spurs for campsites are up to 35 feet long. RVs longer than this would not fit in this campground.
Natural Features
In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million acre White River National Forest is a place of serenity and adventure, boasting eight wilderness areas, four defined seasons, and 10 peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation.
Wildlife in the area abounds. Bighorn sheep navigate rocky ridges and bull elk bugle at dusk. Black bear and mule deer are common. Scenic rivers sustain populations of cutthroat, rainbow, and brown trout. Alpine regions provide habitat for pika and ptarmigan. These species, along with many others, depend on surrounding undeveloped wilderness, clean streams, and diverse forests to live.
Nearby Attractions
The nearby town of Vail is a popular destination for visitors to the area. From downhill skiing and world-class fly fishing, to dining and resorts, there are a multitude of outdoor and indoor opportunities in this resort mountain town.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.
Charges & Cancellations
Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29° | 11° | -13° | 42° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 31° | 13° | -5° | 46° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 39° | 18° | 5° | 54° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 47° | 25° | 5° | 58° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 54° | 33° | 21° | 65° | 9 of 11 |
| June | 70° | 39° | 28° | 82° | 4 of 11 |
| July | 77° | 49° | 38° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 74° | 48° | 40° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 69° | 42° | 23° | 78° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 55° | 32° | 1° | 64° | 8 of 10 |
| November | 43° | 14° | -6° | 56° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 32° | 9° | -9° | 46° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Wilder Gulch TH #75 · 7.5 mi as the crow flies
Vail - Frisco Rec Path 15 mi Hike, Wilder Gulch Connect 0.7 mi Hike · Drive there - Upper Willow Lakes/Salmon Lake TH #36 · 7.7 mi as the crow flies
Gore Range Trail 47 mi Hike · Drive there - North Rock Creek #46 · 8.0 mi as the crow flies
North Rock Creek 2.0 mi Hike · Drive there - Corral Creek #41 · 8.3 mi as the crow flies
Corral Creek 1.4 mi Hike · Drive there - Buffalo Cabin/Buffalo Mountain TH #31 · 8.7 mi as the crow flies
Buffalo Cabin 0.6 mi Hike · Drive there
All 729 trails in White River National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
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